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Sunday, August 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Bakersfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The Black Business Dollar Initiative, which connected nearly 400 Black-owned businesses in Bakersfield, held its final event at Millcreek Park as founder Michelle Rainey ended her effort to build generational wealth. Local business people now wonder what will come next to help them grow—many say nothing can replace the impact of her work.  23ABC News

CRIME NEWS

  • Bakersfield Police are asking the public to help locate 17-year-old Cason Hutchins, a first-time runaway who was last seen on July 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of Dale Street; he is described as a white male (6 ft 1 in, 250 pounds, with dark brown curly hair, light brown eyes, wearing a black T-shirt, shorts and white Nike sneakers) and anyone with information should call (661) 327-7111.  Bakersfield Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Concert Featuring LIL KAYLA & LOU DEEZI

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Tickets from $36.01 — Enjoy an evening of Hip-Hop/Rap with emerging artists Lil Kayla and Lou Deezi.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • In The End - The Linkin Park Experience

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Tickets available — Experience the energy of Linkin Park's tribute band performing fan favorites live.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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  • Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 50 years of ‘Physical Graffiti’ with the son of the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • Boots on the Ground Soul Festival

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Nile Theater — Refunds available — Experience the ultimate soulful celebration at Bakersfield's 2nd Annual Soul Festival.

    Sat, 8/30/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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